The Silver Series III: Technology for Mobility-Constrained Seniors

Executive Summary

• Technology is slowly becoming a welcome addition to seniors’ lives, enabling independence and “aging in place.”
• Many seniors prefer to remain in their homes in later life, even if they are unable to care for themselves.
• The most common type of disability among seniors in the US and the UK is difficulty with mobility.
• New technologies and innovations are helping fulfill various needs that mobility-constrained seniors may have, and enabling them to lead a better quality of life.
• Robotics and smart homes are helping address seniors’ physiological, social and safety needs, while virtual-learning platforms and social networks are helping fulfill their social and self-esteem needs.